Dachshund Comes Across 3 'Corgis In The Wild' And The Cutest Stare-Down Ensues

We've all been there, walking down the street, minding your own business, when an awkward encounter unexpectedly presents itself and stops you dead in your tracks. Usually, though, the situation isn't as cute as this one, where a TikTok dachshund named Tofu the Weenie comes face-to-face with three unaccompanied corgis, all lined up and looking like they mean business.

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where'd they come from?! Corgis in the wild 👀 #corgi #dachshund #dog #funny #fyp

♬ Gangsta's Paradise – Coolio & L.V.

Along with the words "when you're on a walk and suddenly 3 corgis appear out of nowhere," the video hysterically uses Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" to document the unsettling encounter, where the "corgis in the wild" are all clustered together staring at the silky, long-haired dachshund and its owner down the street. "Where'd they come from?!" the clip is captioned as the dogs seemingly gawk at Tofu the Weenie, who immediately comes to a halt. No word on what happened next, but commenters sure do have some thoughts!

"Cutest gang ever! 😍," declares one viewer, as another adds, "They take their neighborhood watch duties seriously 🐶." Meanwhile, someone playfully notes that "the worst part is that they're also judging you 😏." Judge away, just let us pass, please.

There's no denying that dogs love walks. But there are some simple safety tips you should always keep in mind when taking your dog outside. It's considered best practice to leash your pup, although occasional off-leash supervised time in appropriate places is possible for highly socialized, well-behaved dogs. A leash allows you to safely and easily guide your dog, keeping them out of traffic and by your side, helping control the pace and the areas they go. A well-trained dog is a safer dog, so make sure to leash train your dog from a young age or as soon as you adopt him or her.

It's best to pay attention to your pet and its surroundings while on a walk, too, keeping an eye out for unleashed dogs who may approach, as well as any potentially dangerous food, trash, or plants your dog might want to consume. If you encounter a loose dog while walking that you do not want to interact with, politely but firmly ask the owner (if there's one around) to control their pet. If that's a bust, stay calm, avoid direct eye contact with the unleashed dog, and keep yourself and your own pet at a distance and slowly walk away.

If it's hot out or a particularly long walk, bring some water in case your dog gets thirsty. In general, know your pet's limits and pay attention to signals that they may give about their comfort, because a safe dog is a happy dog!